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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Mother's Day is right around the corner. It's May 10th for those of you who don't know. Go mark it on your calendars. I'll wait.....

And husbands, telling your wife, "Why should I do anything? You're not MY mom" does not fly. Your wife may not be your mom, but she's the mother of your children and, unless you want to sleep in the doghouse, show her that you appreciate all she does. Picking up something from the gas station on your way does not count either. If you show up with scratch-off lottery tickets, gum, a newspaper, or an evergreen shaped air freshener she'll know that you stopped off at the gas station. If you value your life, do not attempt this.

It doesn't have to be anything big or expensive. A homemade breakfast in bed is GREAT! Taking the kids out to a movie so Mom can have a little nap is heavenly. Letting Mom go get a pedicure is wonderful! Handmade cards and kiddie handprints (on places other than the walls) is also heartwarming and touching.

Or if you want to do a little more, try one of these ideas...

1. My book, BECAUSE I SAID SO, of course, is the perfect Mother's Day present! Order your copy of Because I Said So at Family Christian stores HERE, or Amazon HERE!

2. A fresh floral arrangement from Teleflora. Teleflora has been connecting customers with the nation's best florists for more than 70 years. All of their floral arrangements are professionally arranged by a local florist using only the freshest flowers available, and each gift is personally delivered in a vase. Check out their gorgeous arrangements especially for Mother's Day. And while you're browsing, make sure you take a look at theMom’s Shopping Spree Sweepstakes, which kicked off April 20 and runs until May 15. The grand prize is a $20,000 shopping spree; first and second prizes will be shopping gift cards! Now, THAT'S a Mother's Day gift!!!

3. A ring from Whimsy Worldwide. These rings are so unique and fun! They're really strong and durable and showcase the wildly popular collectible Trollbeads, Pandora and Chamilia glass beads. You can change the beads to match your outfit or mood. If you have a Pandora (or similar) bracelet, you already have an array of beads that fit into this ring. You can have fun switching them whenever the mood strikes! If you don't, you'll soon fall in love with collecting these beads and showing them off on your Whimsy ring! Click HERE to find a retailer near you.

4. A mother's or grandmother's bracelet from MyMommysBracelets. Vanessa's got a wide array of gorgeous bracelets from which to choose. She uses high quality components including genuine Swarovski Crystal and pearls, Sterling Silver and gold filled beads, and each bracelet comes beautifully packaged in an organza pouch for easy gift-giving.

Leave me a comment here for a chance to win a signed copy of my book, Because I Said So, a beautiful Mom's Butterfly Bouquet floral arrangement from Teleflora, or a Mommy bracelet personalized with initials and birthstones from MyMommysBracelets. I'll choose 3 random winners on Friday at 5:00pm CT. The first winner will receive the book, the second will receive the flowers and the third will receive the bracelet. Good luck!

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I love all three prizes...thanks for such an awesome offering of items! I've been wanting a Mommy bracelet since my kids were born almost 3 1/2 years ago...hoping to get one before they graduate from college, but I'm not holding my breath. :) And of course, flowers or an autographed copy of the book would be nice, too!!!Thanks,Katiesklay723@comcast.net

my husband bought "something different" this year, which is a scary thought. it could mean anything from crossword books (which i hate) to nerf guns that are more for him and the boys to play with. i think i would much rather have one of the great gifts you suggested. especially the book, then i could read all the funny stuff that happens in your house without having to scroll!

Mr Kotter, Mr Kotter, pick me first!! {{{wildly waving hand in air}}} I would love to win a copy of your book....I'll probably end up buying it but really want an autographed copy and haven't been able to make it to any of your readings! Happy early Mother's Day!

To funny, I got my mother that exact bouquet and my daughter in law (who doesn't have children yet) got the book. Which leaves me with nothing..maybe I can win one. :) Then again, I never win anything but I can always hope my luck changes.

I'd be happy if my husband would just take the kids to the dollar store so they could pick something out for me. Luckily, my mother took the kids already. The kids don't know I know, but one got me a shirt, one a pair of shorts, and another picked a pair of sandals.

All of your suggestions are fabulous ones! I never know what to "hint" to my husband for Mother's Day...until now! You're awesome, Dawn. Thanks for keeping all us moms laughing instead of crying through the craziness!

I would love to win any of the things you are gifting. I already have your book ( and totally LOVE IT), but if I win the book I will keep the signed copy and give the one I bought to my sister in law...

Happy Mother's Day to you too! We go to an amusement park on Mother's Day, this year it's Hershey Park. I'm not big on the rides, but my son & husband have a great time and I get to take tons of pictures. I love all your ideas for Mother's Day gifts.

I'm going to order a copy of your book today as a Mother's Day present for myself. I was disappointed to discover none of the retailers in my town are stocking it and I'm too impatient to wait for their special order service.

Of course, if I happen to win a signed copy of your book, the one I order will go to my niece, who is a new mom. She'll love it! :-)

From one mommy to all the other Mommies out there... may this be your Happiest Mother's Day yet! Now I just need to go and print these pictures out with directions on exactly what and how to order, and place them in strategic spots around the house... gonna have a busy day!

The best mothers day gift I received was when my daughter was 3. She picked out a green fuzzy ink pen with a face and legs that was promptly named "Guy" and then taken away from me. Best gift ever! I'll never forget the 32 seconds I had with "Guy." Thanks for the giveaways Dawn!

First off Happy Mother's Day to everyone out there:) Second this is a wonderful give away and I would be honored to win any of them. My husband is usually out to sea for Mother's day and this year he is going to be here. Told him it would be the first time I didn't have to buy my own gift...now we will see if he got the hint:)

I was listening to our local Christian station a couple days ago and they were giving away a copy of your book. They were doing some sort of mom-trivia thing and whoever got the most "correct answers" won your book! Very cool. I couldn't participate because I was driving my child to the doctor's office, but it was fun listening and hearing them talk about your book.

Great ideas! Although personally, I don't like breakfast in bed. I wouldn't dare tell my son that but it drives me nuts to have to eat my breakfast propped up by pillows. LOL But of course I ooo and ahhh over it every year :)

A very happy Mother's Day to you. I hope you receive (edible) breakfast in bed, and are spoiled rotten by all 6 (+1) of your children. My biggest child will not stop at the gas station (he's not quite that foolish), but there will be an awkward conversation on Saturday about how he and the kids will need to "go out for a bit," as if I didn't know what the occasion was. :-)

Those are great ideas Dawn! I would love to get any one of those! But I got an MP3 player a few weeks early that I count as my MD gift, lol. I also just ordered your book from Amazon on Saturday so hopefully will be getting it soon!

I really enjoy your blog and your ever creative children. I remember telling my creative children 'That wasn't a good plan and the next time you do that it will be naughty.' Fortunately they didn't do the naughty things often, they just thought up more bad plans!

Any one of those gifts would be great! This will be my first "official" Mother's Day as a mom, and I think my husband is panicking...he has NO idea what to get me. The greatest gift I can think of is to let me sleep in! Instead of getting up at 5am on a Sunday, I'd LOVE to sleep until 8...or 10!

Happy Mother's Day, Dawn! (early, of course) I read through your book in just a day. I was supposed to save it for my trip--where I had long flights--but I couldn't resist and read it early. Loved it. :)

I'd love any of the prizes. Those rings look really awesome...and let's face it, who doesn't love getting or giving flowers?! Well, I suppose aside from those who are allergic to flowers. And I know several moms I could give your book to!

AAAHHHHHH!! I just got an e-mail that I won a copy of your book...in the Book Club Cookbooks Book Club Buzz drawing...I wasn't even going to enter b/c I didn't think I'd win...Woohoo!! Can't wait to get it and check it out...please come check out my blog and tell me what you think--I've got what I think is a super idea on my latest blog but I'm afraid it won't catch on as I only have 4 followers lol...I keep trying to get out there and promote it but I don't know if it's working. http://www.yesiknowwhatcausesthat.blogpot.com It's the one entitled "The Bloggest Loser"....PLEASE?!

I haven't found your book at a bookstore yet. :( Why is that?! What are they thinking?! I could just order it on Amazon and I will soon, but I cannot resist looking for it at every book store that I go in.

I saw your book advertised in a scholastic Parenting magazine the other day! How cool is that? I would love to win any of the stuff you are giving away!! I hope my hubby does something for Mothers Day...He is usually the guy at the grocery store just trying to find any card that is left. Does not matter what it says he just grabs and goes. Makes me sad!!!

My husband likes to pull the ol' your not my mom thing with me! I'm always quick to point out that he does nothing for his mom either! I'm the one that buys the cards and gifts! He's just joking when he says it, but the joke isn't really funny anymore!

Hi Dawn,I'd love to win any of these awesome items because I know it will be better than any thing my husband would get me! He's the worst present giver, ever! But he mean's well, and I'm not materialistic, so I forgive him!